This past week, the Montessori class learned about five different kinds of winter squash, introducing one per day. The butternut, acorn, spaghetti, hubbard, and pumpkin squashes will remain on the shelf until the end of the month, so students will have ample time to compare and explore them. At that time, we will open the squash (after discussing what we may see inside of them), roast them, and taste them. The pumpkin will be turned into a pie. The book "Grow a Pumpkin Pie" will provide the basic recipe in story form.
On November 21, full day students will have a Thanksgiving luncheon with the whole school community. We will be eating in the gym with all of the other grades. If you haven't turned in your reservation sheet with $2,75, please do so. If your child has a lunch account, you do not need to pay for the Thanksgiving lunch separately; the cost will be automatically deducted from the account. It is getting colder out, and snowflakes have been sighted. Please send your child to school dressed appropriately for the weather. They may only need a light jacket to get from the warm car to the warm school, but they need warmer clothing to play for a half-hour outside. If the weather is dry, and the temperature is above 25 degrees, we will go outside. When snow starts to fall, please send your child in with boots and snowpants. Some families keep a pair of snowpants at school to stay in the cubby. Likewise, some choose to keep a pair of inside sneakers at school. Children may not wear boots all day at school. Please label all outside clothing, sweaters, and footwear. Feel free to check the page, "A Peek Inside the Classroom." We are adding new photos of student work regularly. So much of a Montessori student's work is experiential; they use material and put it away, and may not have a worksheet or paper to take home reflecting the skills learned and practiced. The photos are a chance to see your young workers in action. Report cards will be sent home on November 30. Parent-teacher conferences will be held on December 1. Please sign up for a 15 minute appointment at the link http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044caead2ca3f94-201615 (the Sign-Up Genius link can also be found on the St. Mary School website). When reading your child's report card, especially if it is your first one, please be aware that the skills listed represent the typical three year cycle of a Montessori primary education, from 3 to 6 years old. It is typical for younger children to receive many N/As, as skills haven't been introduced or observed. We look forward to seeing all families represented on conference day. Lastly, a special thank you to Ryan Verity, St. Mary's Business Manager, for bringing his adorable puppy to visit our class! The children were thrilled with the surprise visit of a furry friend.
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Ms. Teresa is just one of the three fantastic teachers in St. Mary's Montessori Children's House! |